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This is the first tripadvisor review I've written, appropriately dedicated to my experience with Gus at the Knocknock Home. His guesthouse is beautiful--spacious, impeccably decorated, and comfortable. We enjoyed Gus's company, his knowledge of the area, his sincere kindness, and his great taste in restaurants. I cannot imagine our experience in Melaka without Gus. If you want an incredible place to stay with an owner (and his great cousin) that will make you sad to leave, you must stay at Knocknock. Go on the guided bike tour with him. I am happy to have found a friend in Melaka and look forward to coming back in the future.

Stayed: April 2013, traveled with friends

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GusLye, Owner at Knocknock Home, responded to this reviewResponded May 12, 2013

Dear Lauren,

Thank you so much for your kind comments,I am very happy that you enjoyed the bicycle ride with me,there are few more nice eateries and cafe just set up here recently,I am sure you will like them. hope you will visit Malacca again soon ,take care.

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Highly recommended if you have to stay in Melaka. Everything is just perfect: great situation, the size of the room is just amazing, the bathroom is really beautiful and so typical and Gus (the owner) is such a great host, everything you need or ask for, you will get it. Maybe a bit expensive but worth it. I definitely go back there for my next trip in Melaka

Stayed: April 2013, traveled with family

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GusLye, Owner at Knocknock Home, responded to this reviewResponded May 12, 2013

Dear Rej,

Thank you for your feedback and we are delighted to know that your stay was pleasant. We look forward to your next visit.

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A Melaka trip would not be complete without a stay in this cultural homestay - knocknock home. Knocknock home is located near to the jonker street. It is spacious, clean, and has very interesting concept. Most importantly, it is affordable for budget travelers like us - definitely value for money. The owner, Augustine, is very friendly and would bring us around to show us whr are the nice food in Melaka. He wld also explain to us some of e history of Melaka. As we were travelling w an elderly, he was very attentive and shows extra care to her, something which we appreciate. We are extremely satisfied w the service and the standard of e rooms. I will definitely stay again the next time I visit Melaka. Thanks Augustine for your hospitality and making Melaka an enjoyable one for us. :)

Stayed: April 2013

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GusLye, Owner at Knocknock Home, responded to this reviewResponded May 12, 2013

Dear Germaine,

Thank you so much for taking your precious time to review us,I am very happy to know that you enjoyed your stay and our services,can't wait to welcome all of you again.

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My friends and I spent a wonderful 3-day vacation in Knocknock Home, and MLK. The room is clean, cozy, and well decorated. It has extremely large space, and 5-star housing equipment. My experience with Knocknock Home is more than just a room, but about MLK food and culture. Augustine (the owner) is very friendly and helpful. He led us around the old town to find all kinds of delicious snacks. I love the Chinese food, Thai food, Malay food, and Nyonya food. While we were walking around the town, Augustine would tell some interesting stories about MLK history and culture, and local life. We had a wonderful night at Voyage cafe, enjoying Aki's music; we went into small shops to discover those interesting gadgets; we walked along the MLK river at dusk, and listening Muslims' prayer flying over the golden river surface...

Strongly recommend Knocknock Home, and Augustine.

Room Tip: If you love arts and literature, Knocknock is a room that you should never miss.

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Stayed: March 2013, traveled with friends

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GusLye, Owner at Knocknock Home, responded to this reviewResponded March 19, 2013

Dear Baoxing,

First and foremost, thank you for taking the time to write this review.Thank you so much for your kind words on Knocknock Home,glad you and the others enjoyed your stay with us.Can't wait to show you more nice eateries,places of interest and hidden gems in Malacca.We look forward to welcome you again

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"You are a friend, not a guest", says Gus, owner of Knocknock as I apologised profusely after having embarassingly run out of money (because it is a small cosy set-up, Knocknock does not yet have credit card facilities). The owners' philosophy coupled with their clean, cozy rooms make their tripadvisor ranking a well-deserved one.

At Knocknock home, you basically get a huge room (an entire upper floor with minimal partitions) complete with a dining/lounging area. It's perfect for a families or a group of 4 friends.

But couples may find it helpful to know that Gus also runs "Tiny Knocknock" that will accomodate 2 perfectly. You basically get the keys to your own shophouse room - you head up the tiny stairs on the ground floor where you get a really cosy retro living area and you scoot up the loft ladder to your bed. The rooms are clean and bright. (I like the pillows) There's quite alot of climbing up and down tiny stairs in Tiny, but it adds to the the charm of the room.

Replies are swift. Wi-fi is available throughout the homes - water is complimentary and everywhere is within walking distance. Gus will happily take you around (with no charge) and show you his favourite parts of Malacca. As a solo traveller, I was delighted to find I did not have to miss out too much on malacca food because Gus gamely became my eating companion. (note: show up with him and you get fast-tracked at the coffeeshop queue for Malacca's best chicken rice balls) If you like your travels personal and real - go for it and book at Knocknock.

Stayed: March 2013, traveled solo

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GusLye, Owner at Knocknock Home, responded to this reviewResponded March 8, 2013

" Come as a guest and leave as a friend " is my main objective in running Knocknock Home !Thank you so much for taking your precious time reviewing Knocknock Home and our new place-"tiny Knocknock". Glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again soon .

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My friend Kamo organised a cycling trip to find the abandoned railway in Malacca last April and Knocknock Home was our lodging.

Firstly, I'd say that the owners Augustine and Augustus are very friendly and comfortable to be with. They like to travel around the world so there's a lot to share. Especially if you're always backpack traveling.

Augustine was happily being our guide to where good food are throughout our cycling trip and this made the trip more fun.

The cozy layout in Knocknock Home made everyone feel at home and easy. The decorations are nice. Facilities provided are good. You can buy a DVD from Jonker and watch it using the projector. It's so cool.

If you're going to Malacca in a group, this is the best place to sleep at!!!

Stayed: April 2012, traveled with friends

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GusLye, Owner at Knocknock Home, responded to this reviewResponded March 8, 2013

Dear Oliver,

Thank you so much for taking your precious time to review us and also the Polaroid photos.Glad you and others enjoyed your stay with us.FYI we have set up another smaller unit "tiny Knocknock" good for 1-4 person just nearby,hope you will have a stay here too in the near future.

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Making reservation was a breeze with Gus's promptest reply. Gus and Augustus are indeed hospitable recommending the best places in Malacca; guiding us the directions to the accommodation, different cafes and attractions. Not only that, Gus waited for quite a while under the scorching sun for our arrival (was apologetic to have missed his email), brought us to a few places personally explaining the history and interesting parts of Malacca.

Knockknock Home is simply unique. There is only one level with a living room, a bedroom and a bathroom for the guests. It’s the most appropriate place for friends as 6 of us could chat and watch shows together in the living room unlike other places where we often have to stay in different rooms. The place is spacious and clean with authentic displays and great facilities (e.g. free WIFI, cable TV, safe deposit and etc. too bad the projector was spoilt during our stay). Water is FOC while other drinks are charged at an affordable cost. The location is still considered good although you don’t get to see the river and the street seems a little rundown and quiet. 5-10 mins walking distance to the old town. One thing to take note is that you have to walk with extra careful staying at the 2nd level. Don’t walk like an elephant!

Early check-in & late check-out are given to us whenever possible. Thanks for the great experience!

Stayed: January 2013, traveled with friends

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GusLye, Owner at Knocknock Home, responded to this reviewResponded March 8, 2013

Dear Jasyln.

Thank you so much for your wonderful review,glad you enjoyed your stay with us.Hope you will visit us again soon,oh yes,the projector is fixed.

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Welcome to New Knocknock Home and "tiny Knocknock",cosy accommodation very close to the core zone of the Malacca UNESCO World Heritage Site and just a stone's throw away from all the city's major attraction....more less

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